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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Jul 2013, 00:15
Replies: 75
Views: 39,317
Posted By XL319

You have your opinion and i respect that however...

You have your opinion and i respect that however the going never got tough, i passed my PPL on first attempt and it was the hour building part which I couldn't complete. I found Adrian very...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Jul 2013, 23:53
Replies: 75
Views: 39,317
Posted By XL319

I have to agree with maybebrothers....Adrian...

I have to agree with maybebrothers....Adrian talked to students like something he brought in off the street, full of his own importance and with no manners!

The accomodation was good, but safety...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jul 2011, 22:48
Replies: 32
Views: 5,084
Posted By XL319

Don't forget it depends what Alt/FL ATC ask you...

Don't forget it depends what Alt/FL ATC ask you to fly at as well. Quite often they may ask you to transit not above 2500' QNH although this could differ :8
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jun 2011, 21:51
Replies: 1,385
Views: 316,745
Posted By XL319

You would have thought the Argies would have...

You would have thought the Argies would have learn't their lesson by now. I hope Kirchner ends up with egg on her face!

My only concern is the fact that the Tories have sold off our carrier...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2011, 21:04
Replies: 49
Views: 5,035
Posted By XL319

I can see your a great advocate of gliding...

I can see your a great advocate of gliding "clubs".
We obviously have differing points of view on the matter. Therefore to save us going round in circles it is probably best for us to agree to...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2011, 19:46
Replies: 49
Views: 5,035
Posted By XL319

I do know a lot of "clubs" struggle financially! ...

I do know a lot of "clubs" struggle financially!

Forward thinking schools/clubs or what ever you want to call them all provide the same thing at the end of the day.....gliding!

The school...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2011, 19:37
Replies: 129
Views: 31,278
Posted By XL319

If that's his track record then he should be...

If that's his track record then he should be disqualified from being a director ASAP. It could prevent many more students ending up in the same position :=

P.S. I remember flying over Cumbernauld...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2011, 17:02
Replies: 49
Views: 5,035
Posted By XL319

I understand that about instructors not being...

I understand that about instructors not being paid, but if I turn up (taking time out of my day, and paying for the priviledge) then I would of expected some progress. I didnt want it to take the...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jun 2011, 23:01
Replies: 49
Views: 5,035
Posted By XL319

I quite enjoyed gliding, but I hated the club...

I quite enjoyed gliding, but I hated the club mentality of the "big i am" and I have been here since the age of god.

I also would prefer a structured training program instead of one flight and...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2011, 22:28
Replies: 1,385
Views: 316,745
Posted By XL319

First falklander gets argie nationality

BBC News - Falkland man chooses Argentine citizenship (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-13780144)

This guy is a traitor as far as I'm concerned. I would revoke his british...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Jun 2011, 10:01
Replies: 14
Views: 3,240
Posted By XL319

Your question was a little confusing but for your...

Your question was a little confusing but for your information here are a few pointers. If you have completed and passed all 14 of the ATPL exams then you have 3 years in which to complete your CPL.
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Jun 2011, 20:10
Replies: 11
Views: 7,323
Posted By XL319

I wouldn't advise it. It is very time consuming,...

I wouldn't advise it. It is very time consuming, take a lot of dedication and will power. I was working full time and it took me 16 months to complete the exams.
Forum: Private Flying
24th May 2011, 22:16
Replies: 37
Views: 9,621
Posted By XL319

To give the 'grumpy b*gg*r' some credit he...

To give the 'grumpy b*gg*r' some credit he actually only charged me one nights stay for 5 nights due to IFR conditions. I was most grateful. I think his bark was worse than his bite.

Elstree is...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2011, 22:06
Replies: 265
Views: 66,348
Posted By XL319

Avoid VSC. I wasn't very impressed by the...

Avoid VSC. I wasn't very impressed by the standard of the rooms. It has been a long time since any of them have had any sort of upgrade when I was there, however that may have changed since I...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2011, 20:48
Replies: 136
Views: 36,966
Posted By XL319

Absolute Disgrace!!!! Leuchars has just had it's...

Absolute Disgrace!!!! Leuchars has just had it's runways re-laid at I presume a substantial cost, busiest air defence base in Scotland.

Where would the Typhoons go if Leuchars closes? Leeming...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Jan 2011, 21:38
Replies: 0
Views: 782
Posted By XL319

European Pilot Academy in Malta

Has anyone had any dealings with European Pilot Academy in Malta?

Do they deal with UK students?
Forum: Private Flying
25th Nov 2010, 22:14
Replies: 53
Views: 8,765
Posted By XL319

i hope your referring to the examiners there :}

i hope your referring to the examiners there :}
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Oct 2010, 15:42
Replies: 48
Views: 13,152
Posted By XL319

Best CPL School?

I am looking at CPL school's and would like people's thoughts on the area's listed below:

1. Standard of aircraft (age of a/c and up to date avionics)
2. Professionalism of staff (from...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Sep 2010, 13:09
Replies: 0
Views: 540
Posted By XL319

worth getting a FI (R/A)?

Do you have a better chance of securing an airline job with FI experience rather than someone who has not?

A local flying school has stated that I am better off getting a FI rating after my CPL,...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Sep 2010, 17:21
Replies: 39
Views: 12,314
Posted By XL319

Demand for pilots set to soar?

BBC News - Demand for pilots is 'set to soar' as plane travel grows (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11328092)

I remain cynical about this, but I would be interested to hear peoples...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2010, 21:48
Replies: 24
Views: 3,102
Posted By XL319

Don't get me started on this..... CAA want a...

Don't get me started on this..... CAA want a 'fee' before they even depress a number or letter on a computer keyboard.

I call it RIP OFF BRITAIN!!!:{
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Sep 2010, 15:16
Replies: 9
Views: 1,270
Posted By XL319

Horses for courses really. Each person learns at...

Horses for courses really. Each person learns at different rates and finds different subjects easy/hard!!! I found some technical subjects such as Met easy, yet struggled with gen nav. It was more...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Aug 2010, 08:28
Replies: 2
Views: 586
Posted By XL319

It's not really important at PPL stage. Only bit...

It's not really important at PPL stage. Only bit of advice I will give you is watch out for the bar stool millionaires and instructors who are full of their own importance and NEVER pay upfront :ok:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Aug 2010, 21:59
Replies: 5
Views: 1,050
Posted By XL319

Without being flippant and offering some...

Without being flippant and offering some constructive advice...

Do what I've done and get a degree (or qualification) in something else other than aviation, then if it doesn't go to plan you have...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Aug 2010, 22:33
Replies: 115
Views: 24,582
Posted By XL319

I think we should have a national RAF prevesation...

I think we should have a national RAF prevesation society to maintain the bases which were built in the expansion period. So much history going up in smoke!! or not (decay):}
Forum: Private Flying
6th Aug 2010, 23:11
Replies: 18
Views: 2,916
Posted By XL319

Some (Rogue?) examiners suggests that you shop...

Some (Rogue?) examiners suggests that you shop carefully! I've never come across one, but i'm sure there out there :}
Forum: Private Flying
6th Aug 2010, 23:09
Replies: 18
Views: 2,916
Posted By XL319

As far as i understand there is the re-val by...

As far as i understand there is the re-val by experience way (i.e. the one being mentioned) and the pro-efficiency check - which is the same as a mini ppl if you dont have the 12 take off and...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Aug 2010, 23:03
Replies: 5
Views: 1,348
Posted By XL319

:suspect: "A" flight computer is essential for...

:suspect: "A" flight computer is essential for any type of Aviation course. I would suggest the ARC1 from AFE or equiv from Pooleys! There is no need at PPL stage to buy a CRP5
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Jul 2010, 10:26
Replies: 17
Views: 1,429
Posted By XL319

I found Met a breeze....passed first time,...

I found Met a breeze....passed first time, however I'm really struggling with Gen Nav!! Convergency/charts cd/ed etc etc has just about made me grey :ugh:

I would suggest going through some...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Jul 2010, 08:45
Replies: 12
Views: 2,986
Posted By XL319

I have to agree with PintofT. I had exactly the...

I have to agree with PintofT. I had exactly the same experience and I also did exactly the same thing. I wish I had chosen Bristol (but rightly or wrongly I chose location and price over quality of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th May 2010, 17:53
Replies: 3
Views: 12,321
Posted By XL319

I have looked at a few questions in the QB and...

I have looked at a few questions in the QB and most questions already have the endurance stated so I dont think it will cause as many problems as i thought.


cheers anyway
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th May 2010, 17:18
Replies: 3
Views: 12,321
Posted By XL319

PET/PSR Questions

The equation needed to work out the pet and psr confuses me. ExOxH over O+H. How do we work out the endurance part (i.e. 5 hours for example)?

Its probs a very simple solution. Thanks in advance
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Apr 2010, 21:47
Replies: 225
Views: 43,519
Posted By XL319

Thats ok, im dreading the stage 2 brush up!!!...

Thats ok, im dreading the stage 2 brush up!!! I'll be there 2moro.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Mar 2010, 20:40
Replies: 25
Views: 6,488
Posted By XL319

I've flown over Menwith Hill many times. Its not...

I've flown over Menwith Hill many times. Its not restricted airspace, but you are close to LBA. I suggest you give them a call if flying around there. Look for the white golf balls.:ok:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Feb 2010, 23:05
Replies: 7
Views: 1,096
Posted By XL319

For what its worth I found Met quite easy,...

For what its worth I found Met quite easy, althought im stuggling with P of F. Happy to help if i can :)
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